Unwanted Medications & Medical Sharps

Unwanted Medications

Expired or unwanted prescriptions should never be flushed down the toilet or a drain. Residents can drop off expired/unwanted medication in the disposal box at the North Port Police Department. Never place expired or unwanted medication in your garbage or recycling totes. Call 941-429-7300 for more information.

Medical Sharps

Never place hypodermic needles in garbage or recycling containers. The City of North Port Fire Department offers a medical sharps exchange program at no cost. Call 941-240-8150 for more information.